LOOKING UP AT HEAVEN - camping under the stars

ON TOP OF THE WORLD - looking down on creation

Himalayan Quests (HQ) is a Nepali organisation made up of outdoors professionals with both international and local experience and thus having unparalleled knowledge of our country, its customs and people, which we gladly share with all our clients.

We offer a uniquely personal service whereby you communicate directly with the owners Amrit and Kate Ale. We will create for you a tailor-made trip of a lifetime according to your requirements, budgets and time scales. Each itinerary is created to suit your interests and desires, giving you as much help, guidance or freedom as you wish, while maintaining the company’s responsible travel ethics.

We deliver true value through the provision of exceptional products at competitive prices, but not at the cost of the environment or our social responsibilities. We believe in honesty and service with no hidden costs or surprises, and through our sister NGO, Himalayan Quests Foundation, work to support rural communities at grass root level in the fields of health and education.

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Meet Amrit

With nearing 20 years of experience leading adventure trips, Amrit is passionate about his country and culture and loves to explore his home and to share the joys of Nepal with others. Amrit is an avid climber, mountaineer and outdoor educator and is Wilderness Emergency Medicine Technician (WEMT ) and Wilderness First Aid instructor qualified.

Amrit grew up in the foothills of the Nepali Himalayas, to the West of Pokhara and spent every available moment exploring the region by foot, or playing in the rapids on the Aadhi Khola River.

Amrit’s desire to learn more and expand his horizons took him to the USA on a scholarship, where he qualified as an instructor for the National Leadership School (NOLS), leading trips within the Rocky Mountains and the Himalayas. Continuing his international links, Amrit has been working hand in hand with leading experiential learning education company, Where There Be Dragons since 2009, firstly as an instructor in the Indian, Ladakh and Nepal Himalaya, then moving behind the scenes to organise the logistics for their Nepal programmes. As part of his ethos of giving back, since 2009 each January he has worked as a volunteer ice climbing instructor for the Khumbu Climbing Centre in Phortse in the Everest region, teaching technical skills to high altitude Sherpas ahead of the expedition season. In acknowledgement of his hard work, technical and business skills in 2019 he was made Executive Director of the climbing centre. He was also invited to be a member of the 2019 National Geographic Perpetual Planet Expedition up Mount Everest, designed to measure the impact of climate change on the Himalaya.

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GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY

The Himalayan Quests Foundation was established to run and manage the ever-increasing number of social projects that Himalayan Quests began, starting with the first series of free health camps in the spring of 2013. To say we have been overwhelmed by the response to and support for our projects is an understatement. It is thanks to our partners, donors and stakeholders that we are able to expand the social aspect of our work offering grassroots support at a community level.

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What People are Saying

“Loved hiking with Himalayan Quests”

I had the most awesome experience with Himalayan Quests! The thoughtfulness, professionalism, experience and knowledge of the guides and staff was fantastic and just added to an all round amazing experience.

– Shelley Bragg, South Africa

“The only choice!”

My sister, uncle and I had THE most amazing experience. Amrit and the gang cared and treated us like family. Spirits high we made it to Everest Base Camp and Kalapatar and loved every minute of the trek.

– Natasha Jacobi, Australia

“Go to Nepal and go with Himalayan Quests”

Our family of 5 (3 teenage daughters) just returned from an amazing adventure. Amrit & Kate Ale were spot on in the planning and preparation for our 2 week trip to Nepal. Their suggestions for our trek and itinerary were perfect. The Mardi Himal trek was exactly what we were looking for.

– Jerry Wishner, USA